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2012 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois Trousseau, Cuvee Les Berangeres, Jura Red, France. The great Jacques Puffeney has decided to retire, he will continue with everything he has in the cellar, which…

2012 Domaine de la Cote, Pinot Noir, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills. The Domaine de la Cote is Master Sommelier Raj Parr’s most high profile and exclusive project to date from…

2012 Domaine Garnier & Fils, Chablis, Vaudesir, Grand Cru White Burgundy, France. This dynamic, and new to me, estate is making a hell of a fine Chablis, and this glorious…

2013 Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Carter Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Coming after the blockbuster 2012 vintage, a year that Ken Wright himself says might be the best ever…

2011 Domaine Mucyn, Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, Rhone Red, France. A brand new producer and wine, a fun discovery, the Domaine Mucyn is a Northern Rhone red from the Collines Rhodaniennes,…

2013 Bernard Baudy, Chinon, Les Granges, Loire Valley, France. Organic and artisan crafted, all of the Baudry wines are quality offerings, but you should not miss the latest Chinon Les…

2012 Etienne Sauzet, Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay, White Burgundy, France. Gorgeous, exotic and vibrant are just the beginning in this fine and wonderful white burgundy from the legendary Gerard Boudot of…

2011 O’ Shaughnessy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. Sean Capiaux’s O’ Shaughnessy 2011 Howell Mountain Cabernet is a glorious and stunning achievement in a difficult vintage, and it show’s…

2013 Selbach, Riesling, Piesporter Michelsberg, Kabinett, Mosel Germany. Johannes Selbach’s best value would almost certainly go to his Selbach Kabinett Piesporter Michelsberg, from his negociant line of offerings, a semi…

2013 Weingut Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder, Ahr, Germany. Weinhaus Werner Nakel’s beautiful and joyous entry level Pinot Noir is a remarkable success in a difficult vintage, the 2013 Ahr Spatburgunder is blessed…